Your real estate investment strategy impacts which markets you should target. Where buy-and-hold investing is concerned, your market choice is paramount.
Chris Clothier

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3 Key Qualities in Exceptional Buy-and-Hold Investment Markets
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 11, 2021
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Rustic to Chic - Tulsa Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 10, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
This stylish but unfinished single family property was a great investment choice. The stone character on the exterior only tells part of the story. Inside, a non-functional stone fireplace stood in the would-be kitchen, and the beams and fireplace in the grand living room assaulted the eye with muddy earth tones. It took adding a little bit of practical renovating to add the "chic" to this rustic Tulsa residence.
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Rental Update: August 10, 2021
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 10, 2021
On this week's rental update, Nate discusses the rental increase, the WOW group, and outside property acquisition. The total number of WOW group members increased greatly within the last month and the acquisition of properties not purchased through REI Nation skyrocketed to 164.
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The Real Estate Investor's Guide to Little Rock, AR (2021 Edition)
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Aug 4, 2021
Want to succeed as a real estate investor? Know your market. Each of REI Nation’s eleven markets (and counting) has been thoroughly analyzed and vetted for their wealth-building potential. Little Rock, Arkansas is no different.
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Cramped to Welcoming - Little Rock Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Aug 3, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Little Rock, Arkansas.
Walking by the original state of this property, you might not be able to make out the house through the overgrown landscaping and miss the hidden front porch! Inside, there were peach walls as far as the eye could see, and the bathrooms and kitchens were cramped, rough spaces. Now, after our signature "turnkey transformation," this property is undeniably welcoming!
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4 Essentials for Successful Out-of-State Real Estate Investing
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jul 28, 2021
The idea of remote investing scares a lot of people away. Little do they know that investing out-of-state can be one of the most advantageous ways to invest in real estate.
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Tired to Terrific - St. Louis Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jul 27, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from St. Louis, Missouri.
We could see a lot of potential in this brick home! Located in a great, family-friendly environment, with promising living spaces inside and out, this 70's-built house was a solid investment. What it needed was a freshening up, with an eye toward functionality and consistency. No more patchy floors. No more greens, blues, and dated wallpaper. With a little elbow grease, this property's potential was easy to unearth.
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U.S. Rent Prices Rise as Homebuying Market Steadies
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jul 21, 2021
Although COVID-19 still poses a threat to public health, vaccination rates and the lifting of mask mandates have given American life a renewed sense of normalcy.
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Dingy to Delightful - Oklahoma City Turnkey Transformation
By Chris Clothier on Tue, Jul 20, 2021
This week’s Transformation Tuesday is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma!
This 80's style ranch was in need of some major TLC. Wood accents darkened nearly every room, not to mention the ceiling over the living spaces being caved in due to water damage! Now, you would never know this residence was ever the dingy, dated property it was previously.
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4 Strategies for Avoiding Investment Property Regrets
By Chris Clothier on Wed, Jul 14, 2021
“Expectation vs reality” is a popular form of internet listicle, often sharing the stories of duped customers expecting an amazing product for a cheap price. When that's the set up, the reality is never short of disappointing.